by Kevin Dooley, MD | Nov 29, 2018 | News and Information
IB Myositis is a YouTube video channel dedicated to inclusion body myositis. It is produced by Jerry King, who was diagnosed with this muscle disease in 2007. Jerry is now in an advanced stage of IBM, and he uses his experiences to share information and insights with... 
by Kevin Dooley, MD | Nov 5, 2018 | News and Information
How do you know if a muscle disease like inclusion body myositis (IBM) is getting worse? How do you compare one patient to another? How do you decide if a new drug is working to slow the gradually worsening muscle weakness that is typical of this disease? How do you... 
by Kevin Dooley, MD | Oct 26, 2018 | News and Information
When Joe Sanchez was diagnosed with sporadic inclusion body myositis (sIBM) five years ago, he couldn’t walk more than 1/3 mile, he was exhausted after climbing a flight of stairs, and he had trouble gripping a knife safely. He knew there was no medical treatment for... 
by Kevin Dooley, MD | Apr 11, 2018 | News and Information
Positive Attitude Patrick Warner is an optimistic person, and that didn’t change when he was diagnosed with a rare, untreatable muscle disease, inclusion body myositis (IBM). Life is an adventure, and Patrick is going to enjoy it. As his muscles gradually deteriorate,... 
by Kevin Dooley, MD | Apr 7, 2018 | News and Information
Introduction Living independently with a muscle disease like inclusion body myositis (IBM) can be a daunting, but Patrick Warner has accepted the challenge. He views it as a puzzle that needs to be solved. Faced with a disability that involves both his hands and his... 